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Lock Up To Handover - How LongOur builder has said 10-12 weeks from lock-up to get to practical completion, an extra 2 weeks to do their own final checks, PCI, then another 2 weeks to fix any things… Urgent Please Need help!!!!!Some won't allow variations at all after contract signing. They're not obliged to....
Supply issues are a different thing altogether. If an item you've selected is no… kek replied 30 March 2010 ago complaints against buildersthought i would give an update
our issue could not get resolved and have been recommended to take it to a tribunal to see if we can recover anything...does anyone have… rupzMar 30, 2010 10:34 am Soil Test - East / South East MelbourneHi
Has anyone done their own soil test to check the results against your builders soil test report?
If so can anyone recommend any soil test people around East or South… Yellow started a topic 30 March 2010 ago PCI is the house cleaned for it?Yep, the cleaner should be in before your PCI, and then there should be another clean just before handover 
Its a fairly decent clean (well mine was anyway!!), except for… What is a Bulkhead!!Hi,
I read a blog...
A builder built a bulk head because they could not hide the water pipes any other way...  Colorbond v. PowdercoatAs far I know it's the warranty. Normal powdercoating doesn't have warranty for discolouration or corrosion due to scratches. PieringAbout $80 per metre of piering. You should be able to check the depth before they pour the concrete. Casa2 replied 30 March 2010 ago Casa2Mar 30, 2010 7:25 pm Land survey pre-requisiteI spoke to the sales guy from the land developer and he said typically it is done once the land is settlted. I was quite surprised that they would think like this.
The… pman replied 30 March 2010 ago PCI ?The less than 24 hours notice wasn't a huge surprise because this PCI kept getting postponed over the last few weeks.
Credit to the builder, about 95% of the defects we… ken007 replied 30 March 2010 ago Outdoor tiling pics. Is this normal??We've just had a reasonably large amount of paving done outdoors, and the area has some odd angles and irregular shapes. All of the cuts are precise and neat and fit the… kek replied 31 March 2010 ago Would you argue this?just a tip - push for all that you agreeded too but remember your CSC is the one who goes into management to bat for you. Keep that person on side. We have had many issues… Hunt Club Cranbourne East, 3977!!Hi Kristy,
We prewire just after the builders electrician does their work (so before plaster)
We then "fit off" just before/after you move.
It's always a good idea to… troubz replied 31 March 2010 ago Cost of bricklaying?re-read your job. No extras would be required for this, but you'd supply all materials Building our first home!Hi Glennmmc,
Interestingly enough we almost jumped ship and went with Dechellis. Dollar for dollar we'd be getting probably a better built house with less hassle. We… Casa2Mar 31, 2010 9:22 pm Casa2Mar 31, 2010 9:34 pm Sealing fresh plaster for paintingGet the gyprock final finish plaster coat, get broadknife...fill dents and divots....sand lightly with float and fine grit paper, dust off. Then get oil based sealer… Impressionsyes you can...nothing stops you from taking a plan to another builder
BUT they can't use the plan, but they can manipulate it enough
to give you a price on their… Engineer for Retaining WallThanks Sierra. Porter Davis got Buratt Consulting Engineers to do the footings. I'll suss it out. oze replied 1 April 2010 ago Is it worth asking for a discount
Yeah i was in the predicament as well.....
I didn't want to pay a couple of grand before i even knew how much the house was going to cost.....
I… marci replied 1 April 2010 ago marciApr 01, 2010 10:53 am RichoApr 01, 2010 11:06 am Contract daysThanks everyone. Its 240 calendar days. I've looked back through some old threads and it doesn't sound too bad. I'm just annoyed because… Right... Off we go..Excellent plans and I love seeing more pics.
It gives all of us hope that one day we might be at the same stage.  Building for under $100kThanks for that
I've checked out his website, and have sent an email. Looking forward to seeing what he has. and wow, $80k for a full built self-sustainable home, I hope… Elle78 replied 1 April 2010 ago Quick Questions need answers asap!!!IT DEPENDS ON THE STRATEGY OF THE PAINTERS.
COATING USUALLY HAS TWO PHASE...SOMETIMES THREE. 4-5 TIMES, THAT'S MONEY MAKING ALREADY. BASICALLY THEY JUST APPLIED THE FIRST… New Home buildersDo not be afraid to ask questions. Try making them give you prices before signing anything. Let them know you are happy to walk as there is no shortage of builders. … Niki replied 2 April 2010 ago
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